Winter 2023

The snuggle bunch of browbirds finally had their freedom from the ship getting the last of their winter cursed virus out. Sadly for their ship captain, Medi, he was still worse for wear with an excruciatingly long lingering cough that left him bed bound. Around this time the last of the blizzard had also passed over practically being a gift from the heavens for their grand recovery. And so wrapped up in a decorum of lovely winter items the three stepped out into the world of shimmering white and blue.

" THIS IS PERFECTION!!!!" screamed Quinn rushing past the two boys standing in their way. They did not like to be the last to enter into the marvelous scenery and had to have their grand entrance into the new world. " OHH LOOK A SNOW FLOWER!" they screamed more running over to what looked to be a lovely snow sculpture of a flower in the distance. Quinn wanted to marvel at its beauty and skill.

Diaval was the next to slip out fluttering his wings to burst him forward just a hair landing with a soft crunch upon the fresh snow. He gazed dully at the over exuberant Quinn as they screamed of excitement for their freedom, but understood the excitement of health tickled at them all. His red gaze turned to the sculpted snow flower with amusement casting a small grin. That flower looked deathly familiar and when he turned to look at Blossom it clicked seeing her crest. There was only one healthy browbird on the ship who could have crafted such a design while the others were bed ridden. " You made this?" he mused.

Blossom was helping tie of Winnie's Butterfly Wing Cloak to his neck in a scarf like way. They were taking turns doing this intricate wrapping to be able to stay warm and use the Butterfly Wing Cloak to glide around in. A soft blush touched her cheeks at Diavals comment and she could not look at him or any of that matter as she spoke. " Yes... I was trying my hand at a new hobby while you were all inside." She sighed finally looking up to the ice sculpture of the flower that looked much like her crest and the flower her Sol Roc, Jay, had given her. " I rather liked doing that, so I suppose you should expect seeing more pop up randomly here and there.."

" You should have told me, I would love to keep a collection of your work." Diaval responded waving his hands out.

" Oh.. that's right. Your hobby is photography?" Winnie chimed in remembering Dia showing him some wonderful works of his photography art.

" Exactly" he nodded. " I'd love to document your work as your progress along the way. It would be a fun new chapter.. even better since it would be the new year.." He was certain, " But only if you'd allow me too" Diaval was not one to be so nice, but when he came to his skills as a photographer the browbird was surprisingly respectful.

" I'd like that very much... it would be interesting to see how far I come.. from this simple flower.." Blossom smiled accepting the idea from Diaval. She watched the browbird lift up his wings and flutter past them back into the door. Figuring he would be off to grab his camera and get to shooting before Quinn accidently destroyed it. " There all tied.." Blossom spoke finishing up tying the Butterfly Wing Cloak. She turned to allow Winnie to wrap and tie hers then witnessing Jay, her Sol Roc chick, and Magna, her winter kettlekat, come rushing at her and bursting out the door. Magna seemed to be chasing the chick over something as they both let loose a fuss of noises.

" I wonder what their problem is..." Winnie giggled watching the kettlekat and the sol roc chick freak out and rush in the snow. Magna was fast on the little chicks tail swiping at him ferociously.

" I'd stop them if I didn't already know the problem.." Blossom giggled herself sure Magna would not harm the chick too bad. The kettlekat was more than likely trying to get the point across for it to leave her alone or get munched on. With the Butterfly Wing Cloak strapped Blossom soon followed Winnie out into the snow gliding around. The pair aimed to go into town to enjoy the seasonal peppermint hot chocolate at the cafe! " Jay has been bothering Magna for her fluffy fur. When she is fast asleep, he sneaks from his nest to go and tug some of her fur out for his bedding.."

"Ouchhh.. no wonder Magna looked so mad. I'd hate my hair being pulled in deep sleep too.." Winnie responded scratching at his head felt fully. " Looks like Magna showed the chick a thing or two.. here they come.." he pointed seeing the pair rushing after them down the path. Luckily pets were welcomed at the cafe but they would have to be on their best behaviors.

A head of them Quinn could be seen wandering themselves to town, but their direction seemed to be going towards the shops. Winnie and Blossom gave them a heart felt wave as their veered off in their own direction. Perhaps they would seen the arcane fire cracker in the cafe in a bit to enjoy some peppermint hot chocolate with them. But it was known Quinn tended to enjoy their holiday drinks in town at night more than anything.

" Its good to be out.." Winnie said landing from the glide and tucking his Butterfly Wing Cloak in so it would not fly out at much. The pair was getting close to town so gliding around was not needed. He wanted to enjoy walking and feeling the crunch of snow under his feet. Taking in deep breaths of cold air it was as if he had never been sick at all.

" Altering being cooped up for so long, I don't blame you." Blossom smiled grabbing his hand and swaying it. She took tucked her Butterfly Wing Cloak proper in making their way down the path. There she waved at some friends she traded with or chatted to often.

Magna and Jay had caught up and seemingly resolved their differences. The new thing was that Jay was missing a beautiful little feather that could be found in Magna's mouth. She was carrying it around as her own trophy since the little sol roc chick had stole so much of her fur in the night. Pleased looked the kettlekat and practically weeping looked the sol roc chick. Soon both would look well given a good glass a pet delish that the cafe made up special for the companions of celestial sea visitors.

" And we are here!" Blossom rushed up to the door first opening it for Winnie as he stood there with his hands to his cheeks. He usually held the door open for her, but since she had taken care of him for so long, she wanted one last little gesture.

" I can not wait!" he thrilled walking through the door getting the hit of taste things into his nose. Freshly baked cinnamon buns, newly roasted coffee, and above all the sweet scent of simmering peppermint hot chocolate on the stove. The soft café music caressed his ears with the light murmuring of private conversations around him. The boy felt at home, since the café was one main joining point for them all. " I am soooooo glad to be well again!" he proclaimed, grabbing Blossoms hand as they walked up to the counter to order. Life was good again.